With the menopause and its effects starting to be cited as a basis for discrimination in employment tribunals, Trula Brunsdon, senior associate solicitor at Sherbornes Solicitors in Cheltenham, shares her take on menopause policies for the workplace.
According to Trula Brunsdon, senior associate solicitor at Sherbornes Solicitors in Cheltenham, more and more companies are asking whether they need a menopause policy.
While an increasing discussion around menopause and perimenopause has been helping to break down the taboo, the menopause and its effects are starting to be cited as a basis for discrimination in employment tribunals too.
Here, SoGlos shares an expert insight from the local employment and business law specialist.
About the expert - Trula Brunsdon from Sherbornes Solicitors
Originally employment law specialists, working for employers and employees, Sherbornes Solicitors in Cheltenham now has expertise and a proven track record in business law, growing rapidly thanks to the success of its approach to the law.
Senior associate solicitor, Trula Brunsdon, specialises in employment law and has over 18 years legal experience bringing and defending a wide range of claims, including unfair and constructive dismissal, discrimination and breach of contract.
Can you give us a recent example of menopause being cited in an employment tribunal?
A recent decision by the Employment Appeal Tribunal concerns a claim brought by Ms Rooney against Leicester City Council.
Ms Rooney...
Read Full Story:
https://www.soglos.com/interview/business/does-your-business-need-a-menopause...